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Dr Paul Adekola is a distinguished academic with a diverse background in Geography, Demography, and Social Statistics and extensive expertise in Migration, Population Dynamics, Health & Development, Gender Studies, and Quantitative/Qualitative Analyses. With over eleven years of unwavering commitment to teaching, research, and administration at Nigerian universities, Dr Adekola has established himself as a prominent academic figure. His academic journey has been enriched by research fellowships in Portugal, Poland, Ghana and Switzerland, broadening his perspective and enhancing his scholarly pursuits. Dr Adekola’s dedication to advancing knowledge is evident through his prolific publication record, comprising 34 scientific articles in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he has authored a motivational book titled "The Power of Choice," showcasing his passion for empowering individuals to realize their potential. His commitment extends beyond academia; he is deeply passionate about migrants, particularly displaced persons, refugees, and other vulnerable populations. Dr Adekola has demonstrated leadership in humanitarian efforts, conducting field training on post-disaster sustainability, economic independence, and skills development for displaced persons in conflict contexts, notably in North-East Nigeria. His academic contributions are further underscored by his role as a regular reviewer for reputable journals, particularly those indexed in Scopus. Dr Adekola’s academic journey has been enriched by fully sponsored attendance at conferences and workshops across Africa and Europe, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange on global platforms. His academic achievements have been recognized through prestigious scholarships, including the Coimbra Scholarship and the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, enabling him to pursue postdoctoral research in Europe. His involvement in professional organizations such as IUSSP, UAPS, ANG, and PAA underscores his commitment to advancing scholarly discourse in his field. As a member and volunteer at MHADRI, Dr Adekola actively contributes to evidence-informed global migration health policies and practices, aligning with his advocacy for the well-being of migrant communities. Beyond academia, Dr Adekola is a gifted data communicator, capable of leveraging data-driven analyses to engage stakeholders and drive impactful decision-making. His collaborative spirit, coupled with his affable demeanour, fosters inclusive environments conducive to learning and research. His ability to work effectively within diverse teams reflects his dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and mutual respect. In summary, Dr Adekola is a multifaceted scholar, dedicated humanitarian, and impactful advocate for migrant populations, whose contributions continue to shape discourse and drive positive change in academia and beyond. Paul Oluwatomipe ADEKOLA completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Demography & Social Statistics in the year 2020 from Covenant University, a Master in 2016 from Covenant University, a Master in Geography in 2011 from the University of Ibadan and a Bachelor in Geography & Planning Sciences in 2006/12/05 from Adekunle Ajasin University. He is a Visiting Researcher at Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Antropologia e Saúde and an Assistant Professor at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, Nigeria.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Paul Oluwatomipe ADEKOLA

Citation names

  • ADEKOLA, Paul

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
561D-104D-A77B
ORCID iD
0000-0002-2104-6548
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=JhWtZEcAAAAJ
Scopus Author Id
56331248000

Email addresses

  • tomiadekola41@gmail.com (Professional)
  • adekola.oluwatomipe@uc.pt (Professional)
  • padekola@unimed.edu.ng (Professional)

Telephones

Mobile phone
  • (+41) 765597943 (Personal)
  • (+234) 7032217871 (Personal)

Addresses

  • Research Centre for Anthropology and Health (CIAS), 3000-370, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Professional)
  • University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), 351103, Ondo West, Ondo City, Nigeria (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Social Sciences - Economic and Social Geography - Cultural Geograpphy
  • Social Sciences - Economic and Social Geography - Cultural Geograpphy

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Yoruba (Mother tongue)
Portuguese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2016/06/09 - 2020/02/20
Concluded
Demography & Social Statistics (Doctor of Philosophy)
Major in Forced Migration
Covenant University, Nigeria
"Pre-return Needs of Conflict-Induced Internally Displaced Persons: Reintegration Willingness in North-East, Nigeria" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2014/05/29 - 2016/05/06
Concluded
Demography & Social Statistics (Master)
Major in Forced Migration
Covenant University, Nigeria
2009/12/05 - 2011/09/27
Concluded
Geography (Master)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
2003/09/04 - 2006/12/05
Concluded
Geography & Planning Sciences (Bachelor)
Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution
Employer
2021/11/21 - Current Visiting Researcher (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Antropologia e Saúde, Portugal
2023/09/01 - 2024/08/31 Postdoc (Research) University of Geneva, Switzerland

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution
Employer
2023/02/01 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) University of Medical Sceinces (UNIMED), Nigeria
2012/09/03 - 2023/01/03 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Covenant University, Nigeria
Covenant University, Nigeria
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2021/04/02 - 2021/07/31 Impact of Economic Diversification on Standard of Living in Nigeria
Research Consultant-01
Research Fellow
Covenant University, Nigeria
2021/04/04 - 2021/04/24 Development of Questionnaire Guide for the Evaluation of the Sustainability of the Reintegration Programs for Nigeria Returnees from Libya, 2018-2021
Principal Field Consultant-01
Principal investigator
2020/12/19 - 2021/03/27 Evaluation of Revenue Allocation and Tax Morale in Nigeria
Principal Field Consultant-01
Principal investigator
Covenant University, Nigeria
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. "Migration, Urbanization and Environmental Problems in Nigeria.". In Migration and Urbanization in Contemporary Nigeria: Policy Issues and Challenges, edited by John Lekan Oyefara, 1-519. University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Ltd, 2016.
    Published
Journal article
  1. ADEKOLA, Paul. Corresponding author: ADEKOLA, Paul. "Dimensions of Forceful Displacements in Nigeria: Is Administration of Humanitarian Assistance Skewed towards those Displaced by Violent Conflicts?". Journal of Applied Sciences 12 1 (2024): 279-288. https://doi.org/10.14738/aivp.122.16793.
    Open access • Published
  2. Paul O. Adekola; Giuseppe T. Cirella; Gracie Brownell. "Reintegration Programs and the Willingness of Displaced Persons to Return Home: Analyzing the Role of Social Infrastructure in North-East Nigeria". Journal of International Migration and Integration (2024): https://doi.org/10.1007/s12134-024-01128-x.
    10.1007/s12134-024-01128-x
  3. ADEKOLA, Paul; Nogueira, Helena Guilhermina; Rodrigues, Daniela. Corresponding author: ADEKOLA, Paul. "Post-pandemic Socioeconomic Recovery: A Framework of Integrated Recovery Strategies for Severely Affected Economies". Economies. European Journal of Applied Sciences, 12 1 (2024): 53-76. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/aivp.121.16182.
    Open access • Published • 10.14738/aivp.121.16182
  4. Emmanuel O. Amoo; Paul O. Adekola; Evaristus Adesina; Olujide A. Adekeye; Oluwakemi O. Onayemi; Marvellous A. Gberevbie. "Young Single Widow, Dynamics of In-Laws Interference and Coping Mechanisms: Simplicity–Parsimony Approach". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610117.
    10.3390/ijerph191610117
  5. Paul O. Adekola; Dominic E. Azuh; Emmanuel O. Amoo; Gracie Brownell; Giuseppe T. Cirella. "Economic Drivers of Voluntary Return among Conflict-Induced Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria". Sustainability 14 4 (2022): 2060-2060. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042060.
    10.3390/su14042060
  6. ADEKOLA, Paul. Corresponding author: ADEKOLA, Paul. "Community-based health financing: empirical evaluation of the socio-demographic factors determining its uptake in Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria". International Journal for Equity in Health 20 1 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12939-021-01574-4.
    10.1186/s12939-021-01574-4
  7. "Public perception and awareness of waste management from Benin City". Scientific Reports 11 1 (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79688-y.
    10.1038/s41598-020-79688-y
  8. "Demographic Dividend, and Economic Growth for Sustainable Development". African Journal of Business and Economic Research 2021 1 (2021): 1-5. https://journals.co.za/doi/10.31920/1750-4562/2021/SIn1a0.
    Published
  9. "Investigating the growth-energy-emissions trilemma in South Asia,". International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 11 5 (2021): 112-120. http://dx.doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.11054.
    10.32479/ijeep.11054
  10. "Human Capital and Manufacturing Output in Nigeria: A Micro-Data Survey". Research in World Economy 12 2 (2021): 132-132. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/rwe.v12n2p132.
    10.5430/rwe.v12n2p132
  11. Emmanuel O. Amoo; Olujide Adekeye; Adebanke Olawole-Isaac; Fagbeminiyi Fasina; Paul O. Adekola; Gbemisola W. Samuel; Moses A. Akanbi; Muyiwa Oladosun; Dominic E. Azuh. "Nigeria and Italy Divergences in Coronavirus Experience: Impact of Population Density". The Scientific World Journal (2020): https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8923036.
    10.1155/2020/8923036
  12. Paul Oluwatomipe Adekola; Dominic Azuh; Davies Adeloye; Emmanuel Amoo. "Urban renewal in Nigeria: a slash and burn approach?". Environment, Development and Sustainability (2019): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-018-0130-2.
    10.1007/s10668-018-0130-2
  13. "Restoration of power supply to post-conflict communities in Northern Nigeria: Implication for sustainable Reintegration of Returning Migrants". Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1299 1 (2019): 012023-012023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1299/1/012023.
    10.1088/1742-6596/1299/1/012023
  14. Paul O. ADEKOLA; Associate Professor Emmanuel Amoo. Corresponding author: Associate Professor Emmanuel Amoo. "Science, Technology & Poverty Eradication: Any Connection with Demography?". International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET) 10 2 (2019): 231-243. http://www.iaeme.com/ijmet/issues.asp?JType=IJMET&VType=10&IType=2.
    Published
  15. "Determinants of Flooding and Strategies for Mitigation: Two-Year Case Study of Benin City". Geosciences 9 3 (2019): 136-136. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geosciences9030136.
    10.3390/geosciences9030136
  16. Paul Oluwatomipe Adekola; Dominic E. Azuh; Associate Professor Emmanuel Amoo. Corresponding author: Paul Oluwatomipe Adekola. "Restoration of water supply in post-conflict communities in Nigeria and sustainable reintegration.". International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 10 2 (2019): 191-201. http://www.iaeme.com/citearticle.asp?Ed=15791&Jtype=IJCIET&VType=10&Itype=2.
    Open access • Published
  17. "Inter-spousal Communication as a determinant of contraceptive use in Nigeria: A mixed method". IJASOS-International E-journal of Advances in Social Sciences 3 8 (2018): 645-654.
    Open access • Published
  18. "Spousal desertation and coping strategies among women with cervical cancer in Nigeria: a schematic framework for wellbeing". Etude de la population africaine=African Population Studies, 32 1 (2018): 4012-4021.
    Open access • Published
  19. "An Exploratory Assessment of Nigeria’s Performance in Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Towards a Better Performance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).". IOSR-Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 22(11):25-37 22 11 (2017): 25-37.
    Published
  20. "Socio-economic and Health Implications of Urban Renewal on Internally Displaced Persons in Ogun State, South-western Nigeria". Journal of Internal Displacement, 7(1), 13-26 7 1 (2017): 13-26.
    Open access • Published
  21. Allen Abimola ; Paul O. ADEKOLA. Corresponding author: Allen Abimola. "Health Implication of Child Marriage in North-East Nigeria.". Ananele Universitatii din Oradea, Seria Geografie 2017 1 (2017): 54-61. https://journalofinternaldisplacement.org/index.php/JID/article/view/61.
    Published
  22. "An Assessment of the State of Environmental Management in Nigerian Capital Cities". Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International 12 2 (2017): 1-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jgeesi/2017/34329.
    10.9734/jgeesi/2017/34329
  23. "An Evaluation of Financing Challenges of Informal Entrepreneurs in Southwest, Nigeria.". Palgo Journal of Business Management (PJBM) 3 2 (2016): 76-81. https://www.palgojournals.org/pjbm-tb-october-2016-3-2/.
    Published
  24. "A Qualitative Assessment of the Effects of Child Marriage on Female Education & Entrepreneurship in North-eastern Nigeria". International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (IJSRMS) 2 1 (2016): 7-15.
    Open access • Published
  25. "Unemployment in Nigeria; A Challenge of Demographic Change?". International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies 2 5 (2016): 1-9.
    Open access • Published
  26. "Exploring the Hindrances to Women Entrepreneurship, Development and Prosperity in Nigeria". Journal of Entrepreneurship: Research & Practice 2015 2015 (2015): 1-9. https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/JERP/2015/148163/.
    Published
  27. "Spatio-Temporal Factors and Dynamics of Population Growth in Ondo State, Nigeria: 1970-2010". International Journal of Innovation & Scientific Research (IJISR) 17 1 (2015): 43-50. http://www.ijisr.issr-journals.org/abstract.php?article=IJISR-15-073-10.
    Published
  28. "Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos State, Nigeria.". BEST: International Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine & Social Sciences (BEST: IJHAMS) 3 4 (2015): 7-16.
    Published
  29. Paul O. ADEKOLA. Corresponding author: Paul O. ADEKOLA. "Influence of Family Structure on Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.". Australian Journal of Social Science Research, Australia 2 4 (2015): 1-8. http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/4305/#.YCVfxWhKjIU.
    Published
  30. "The Definitions and Onset of an Old Person in South-Western Nigeria". Educational Gerontology 41 7 (2015): 494-503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2014.1003492.
    10.1080/03601277.2014.1003492
  31. "Combating Infant Mortality in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Southwest, Nigeria: Need for Sustainable Development.". Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA) 16 2 (2014): 14-30.
    Published
  32. "Environmental Factors Affecting Infant Mortality in Ibadan North, Nigeria". African Journal of Social Sciences 4 1 (2014): 53-67.
    Open access • Published

Other

Other output
  1. Infant mortality rates and nonrenewable energy consumption in Asia and the Pacific: The mediating role of carbon emissions. 2021. Bosede Ngozi ADELEYE; Muhammad AZAM; Evans OSABUOHIEN; Ifeoluwa OGUNRINOLA; Paul O. ADEKOLA. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202105.0204.v1.
    10.20944/preprints202105.0204.v1
Activities

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2020/04/03 - 2020/09/04 PLoS ONE (1932-6203) Public Library of Science (PLOS)

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2021/11/18 - Current Research Centre for Anthropology and Health (CIAS)
Distinctions

Award

2024 Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching Programme
Fundacja Rozwoju Uniwersytetu Gdanskiego, Poland
2023 Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft, Switzerland
2021 Coimbra Scholarship
2021 Principal Field Consultant
DC Premium Logistics & Solutions, Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
2020 Commonwealth Scholarship
The Association of Commonwealth Universities, United Kingdom
2020 Principal Field Consultant
IDS-ICTD-Moerenhout Consulting, Sussex University, UK,, United Kingdom
2017 Best Lecturer of the Year
Covenant University College of Development Studies, Nigeria
2017 Travel Award/Funding
Covenant University Centre for Research Innovation and Discovery, Nigeria
2006 Best Graduating Student
Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria
2005 Ondo State Scholarship for Outstanding Student
Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria